Has anyone here gotten a job from Free Code Camp?

The course claims that thousands have gotten jobs from doing their curriculum. If you look at their syllabus it is pretty intense and goes over some computer science as well as job preparation on top of the front-end and back-end skills.

Are these enough for getting interviews with companies in the bay? If not the bay, what kind of companies recruit people with a Free Code Camp certificate?

Just curious if any of you guys have experienced this or know of anyone who has. Thanks

I have. Completed the front end FCC course, and used the projects I made to get a job with a mid sized e-commerce company. I did not advertise that I had completed FCC on my resume, I just used the projects I had made. (Bootcamps often have you do the same thing.) FCC was fantastic for me. However if you don't already have a solid grasp of CS fundamentals, then I encourage you to complete something like the Harvard intro CS course prior to starting FCC.

In addition to the FCC curriculum, I learned angular on my own, and then started using angular in my FCC projects.

After completing FCC, I nearly immediately started my job hunt. I applied to every job I felt like was relevant to my skillset that was in feasible commute distance. I never wrote cover letters, and I worked with the recruiters that contacted me. It took me less than a month after completing FCC to find a job.

I'm not going through FCC, but a similar Udemy course on Front+Back end material, so I'm in a similar situation to the one you were in not too long ago.

Did you get an offer comparable to the averages in the area, or did you have to settle for less since you have less experience than the average web developer? Are there any pitfalls I should avoid as far as marketing myself?

After some negotiation, I took an offer that was near but slightly below median salary for a new CS grads in my area. Which seems about right to me, I don't think there will be much of a gap once I have a few years exp.

As far as marketing myself, I emphasized my projects, that I was self taught, and passionate about development. I made no mention of the courses I used.

I would avoid anything that might make it sound like you learned in a short amount of time, or have any sort of ego. I also highlighted that I am easy going, and a good communicator. Make sure to study up on how to interview before you start, this is something that dev courses don't prepare you for.

It took me several months to complete all of the front end section, though I could've finished faster. Alongside FCC I read 'You Don't Know Js' and I learned ionic and angular while building a mobile app with them.

I took 4 years of comp sci using Java in HS, and had a wonderful teacher who emphasized fundamentals. Understanding the fundamentals made FCC easier, and has also been very beneficial in my job.

Similar story for me but I didn't even fully complete the Front-End course before I got a job at a small web consulting firm. I was applying using the projects I completed so far and I listed FCC under Education on my resume.

I'm in DFW in Texas. With a year and a half exp you shouldn't have trouble finding a new gig even if December isn't prime hiring time. If you want someone to take a look at your resume or anything, feel free to PM me. Good luck on your job hunt!

I’m one of the Co-organizers for the Fresno Free Code Camp (AMA). Our regulars often get jobs shortly after joining or already have jobs and are willing to help out.

Statistically:

We get around 10-30 members show up to our meetings every other week (sample size).

Two members that were doing some development (less than a year) before showing up to our meetups got JR level positions within around 3 months. They both went through pair programming sessions and other meetups. They did not have college degrees.

Three of our members got scholarships (and are currently in SF).

Another one of our regulars is going to Chicago shortly to work as an App developer.

Is an AA a 2 year degree? In Canada we call them College Diplomas. I got an Diploma in Computer Systems paired with the FCC Front-End course (that I didn't even fully complete, see my other comment) and got a job.

Absolutely, I'm a Web Dev and FCC's process of giving you a problem to solve with some small clues is what I do at work everyday! Though at work I also do a lot of UI / Design work which is out of FCC's scope.

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